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The Stirling Collection.

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Reference: EST
Title: The Stirling Collection.
Date: 1828-29
Description: Journals in three volumes, 1828-29, including detailed observations of a voyage in the Persian Gulf, a journey from Tehran to Meshed, a journey Meshed-Balkh-Kabul, and a description of Khorasan. A volume containing botanical observations begun in Sept, 1828 in Meshed and 'An account of the accidents which befell Mr. Moorcroft and the party with him in Turkestan as given by Luskeree Khan one of his servants...'
Held by: Royal Geographical Society
Language: English
Creator(s): <persname>Stirling, Edward Hamilton, 1797-1873, explorer</persname>
Physical description: One box.
Restrictions on use: Photocopying subject to the condition of each item and completion of an 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG.
Access conditions: Access is via the Society's Foyle Reading Room and is free to Members and Fellows of the Society and to those in formal education (proof of educational status required e.g. a student/staff card or formal letter of introduction from your institution). For all other visitors a & #163;10 daily access fee applies. All visitors are required to provide personal i.d. such as a driving licence or passport.
Administrative / biographical background: FRGS 1868-1873.
Record URL: https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/ba45bd39-ef10-4666-a87e-3b37504b92e6/